In both "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "The Tin Star" the theme of justice in the restrictions of Western law is clear. In "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" the law is shown as pretty much useless, ruled and influenced by criminals like Liberty Valance. This is shown in the line, “I can't think of any bait that would bring him in. Pretty quiet here. Yes sir” (Johnson 408), which suggests that the lawmen feel powerless because they cannot find a way to catch Liberty Valance. "The Tin Star" presents a bad perspective on law enforcement, shown by the line, “You risk your life catching…